Maritime Mechanic: Diesel & Marine Systems Expert (On-Site)

R3 Strategic Support Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

R3 Strategic Support Group in San Diego, CA is seeking a Maritime Mechanic to service diesel and marine outboard engines on military SABAR equipment at the EOD ESU ONE Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado. You will diagnose failures, perform electrical and mechanical repairs, and conduct preventive maintenance in accordance with Navy 3M guidelines.

A minimum four years as a certified Diesel Mechanic and three years as a certified Marine Outboard Engine Mechanic are required, plus DoD clearance

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience as a certified Diesel Mechanic.
• Three years of experience as a certified Marine Outboard Engine Mechanic.
• Capable of operating test equipment, electrical hand tools, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds multiple times a day during training exercises.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.
• Ability to get a DoD Clearance if needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures; repair and maintain diesel and gasoline engines on military SABAR equipment.
• Service and repair jet and propeller dive systems and gearing.
• Perform complex electrical troubleshooting and repair for ignition, lighting, panel controls, accessories, and DC output points.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or corrective repair in accordance with the Navy Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Program, utilizing appropriate Personnel Qualification Standards and software as directed.
• Adjust and repair ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and steering systems.
• Shall perform shore-based operational/functional testing per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guidelines.
• Maintain and repair chassis, frames, and bodies.
• Service and repair boat trailers.
• Operate hoisting and jacking equipment, power tools, measuring instruments, gauges, and meters.
• Lubricate equipment; maintain and repair tires, batteries, brakes, and valves.
• Perform shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling and spare parts inventory control.
• Responsible for the movement of watercraft, trailers, outboard engines, or any watercraft system component or palletized repair parts.
• Operate Government vehicles for the purpose of diagnosis and testing of equipment faults and completed repairs.
• Maintain generally accepted safety & cleanliness standards within designated workspaces and warehouse/storage spaces.
• Possible OCONUS/CONUS travel.
• Shall be responsible for meeting the Performance Work Statement for position.
• Shall adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Diesel engines

Marine outboard engines

Electrical testing

Safety procedures

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical hand tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

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Maritime Mechanic

DIVISION 01 - CLIENT SITE San Diego, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1643

Salary Range: $35.52 To $35.52 Hourly

Job Title: Maritime Mechanic
Position Number:MM 004
Location: San Diego, CA
Worksite: EOD ESU ONE Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado
Status: Full-Time
Clearance: Eligibility to obtain the appropriate level of security clearance if required for specific tasks or locations.
Date Added:June 11, 2026

Hourly Rate: SCA OC- Heavy Equipment Mechanics [23430]- $ 35.52andH&W-$5.09

Job Summary:
The Maritime Mechanic shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an Original

Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified mechanic with commercial small outboard engines

and ancillary equipment. The Government does not require OEM Certification of a specific

manufacturer but it must be a certification relevant to the marine industry and aligned with

the types of Craft operated by EODGRU ONE.

• Desired experience includes troubleshooting and minor repairs of inboard marine

diesel engines, as well as familiarity with waterjets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures; repair and maintain diesel and gasoline engines on military SABAR equipment.
• Service and repair jet and propeller dive systems and gearing.
• Perform complex electrical troubleshooting and repair for ignition, lighting, panel controls, accessories, and DC output points.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or corrective repair in accordance
• with the Navy Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Program, utilizing appropriate Personnel Qualification Standards and software as directed.
• Adjust and repair ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and steering systems.
• Shall perform shore-based operational/functional testing per Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) guidelines
• Maintain and repair chassis, frames, and bodies.
• Service and repair boat trailers
• Operate hoisting and jacking equipment, power tools, measuring instruments, gauges, and meters
• Lubricate equipment; maintain and repair tires, batteries, brakes, and valves.
• Perform shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling and spare parts inventory control.
• Responsible for the movement of watercraft, trailers, outboard engines, or any watercraft system component or palletized repair parts.
• Operate Government vehicles for the purpose of diagnosis and testing of equipment faults and completed repairs.
• Maintain generally accepted safety & cleanliness standards within designated workspaces and warehouse/storage spaces.
• Possible OCONUS/CONUS travel.
• Shall be responsible for meeting the Performance Work Statement for position
• Shall adhere to company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of experience as a certified Diesel Mechanic.
• Three years of experience as a certified Marine Outboard Engine Mechanic
• Capable of operating test equipment, electrical hand tools, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds multiple times a day during training exercises.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.
• Ability to get a DoD Clearance if needed.

R3 offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including:

• Paid time off (PTO): 120 hours per year, accrued biweekly
• 11 paid federal holidays per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)

Insurance benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Benefit eligibility is limited to full-time employees; part-time and hourly on-call positions are not benefit-eligible. Employees on Service Contract Act (SCA) contracts will receive Health & Welfare (H&W) fringe contributions, vacation, and holidays in accordance with the applicable wage determination (WD), in place of the standard PTO accrual and holiday schedule above.